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Location: The delightful town of Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
Engine had been running fine, and then a week or so back it took me home no problem, but didn't sound right next day. It started instantly but was noisier than normal. It ticked over ok but sounded different. Out on the road it was very short of power, but still got me the few miles I was going.
So, noisy, doesn't sound right and well down on power. What could it be?
I have now found the cause, but thought you might like to come up with ideas. In a couple of days I'll reveal what I found.
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Location: Bala North Wales
Car type: 1933 RP Standard Saloon
Here’s a short list
Ignition timing slipped.
Cracked distributor cap
Fouled spark plug
Tappet(s) gone out of adjustment
Fuel starvation
Head gasket leaking
All of the above have plagued me in the past, especially when I first had my car.
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Almost certainly the the dreaded flux capacitor, I take it you fitted a replica?
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Location: The delightful town of Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
No, none of the above from David or Ruairidh. Keep thinking!
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Location: Bala North Wales
Car type: 1933 RP Standard Saloon
It’s going to be something really silly. Come on Andrew, put us out of our misery.
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Location: Deepest Frogland 30960
Car type: 1933 RP Standard Saloon
You put new batteries in your hearing aids.
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Location: Nottinghamshire. Robin Hood County
Car type: Austin Ruby Mk1 1935
Fouled exhaust.
John Mason
Would you believe it "Her who must be obeyed" refers to my Ruby as the toy.
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Me too - and there’s a big party tonight!
